Pediatric gonorrhea: is it receiving adequate attention?

During a 1-year period, 28 cases of gonococcal infections were confirmed in children whose ages were below 13 years. Of 22 gonococcal isolates from these children, 18 (81.8%) were beta-lactamase positive. It is remarkable that sexual exposure was established as the mode of transmission of gonorrhea...

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Published in:	American journal of reproductive immunology and microbiology Vol. 18; no. 1; p. 32
Main Authors:	Odugbemi, T, Onile, B A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-09-1988
Subjects:	Adult Child Child, Preschool Female Gonorrhea - diagnosis Gonorrhea - epidemiology Gonorrhea - transmission Humans Male Nigeria Patient Compliance Population Surveillance Sex Education Sexual Partners Nigeria
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Summary:	During a 1-year period, 28 cases of gonococcal infections were confirmed in children whose ages were below 13 years. Of 22 gonococcal isolates from these children, 18 (81.8%) were beta-lactamase positive. It is remarkable that sexual exposure was established as the mode of transmission of gonorrhea in nine cases. Health education, sex education in schools, and satisfactory microbiology investigations are essential to effective contact tracing and control of gonorrhea.
ISSN:	8755-8920
DOI:	10.1111/j.1600-0897.1988.tb00230.x